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Burke Gaius Hanford

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Burke Gaius Hanford

Birth
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, USA
Death
11 Apr 1928 (aged 55)
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Burial
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Plot
Acacia Grave 1523
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Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Machinist First Class, in the U.S. Navy. During the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on June 13, 20, 21 and 22, 1900, he distinguished himself countless times in the presence of the enemy. For meritorious conduct, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in July, 1901.
Boxer Rebellion Medal of Honor Recipient. He served as a Machinist First Class, in the U.S. Navy. During the relief expedition of the Allied forces in China on June 13, 20, 21 and 22, 1900, he distinguished himself countless times in the presence of the enemy. For meritorious conduct, he was awarded the Medal of Honor in July, 1901.

Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith

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  • Added: Jun 2, 2000
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9696/burke_gaius-hanford: accessed ), memorial page for Burke Gaius Hanford (17 Dec 1872–11 Apr 1928), Find a Grave Memorial ID 9696, citing Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.